Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Nuevo's conditions — a climate with minimal rainfall much of the year and a real, if short, wildfire season in the surrounding hills — create exactly that. Stucco and wood-frame homes dominate here, spanning post-war tract housing to newer suburban subdivisions. Termite colonies can go undetected for years, quietly compromising structural wood the entire time.
Termite treatment starts with identifying exactly where the colony is accessing the structure, since a targeted approach is far more effective than a blanket treatment. Depending on the property, we recommend either a liquid soil treatment creating a barrier around the foundation, or a bait-station monitoring system that's checked on a schedule.